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One of the Sweden`s oldest settlements
Upsala
on the banks of the Fyrisan river
is also a lively university town. On the last day of April crowds of students wearing caps parade through the town for the traditional spring season celebrations.

Dominating the town`s attractive medieval centre is the Domkyrkan
Scandinavia`s largest Gothic cathedral. Its vaults
which date from 1435
contain the relics of Sweden`s patron saint
Saint Erik. The onion-domed Gustavianum
opposite the cathedral
dates from the 1620s and houses the Upsala University Museum. Among the museum`s many exhibits are a 17th-century anatomical theatre and Egyptian
Classical
and Nordic antiquities. Just a short walk away stands the Carolina Rediviva
the impressive university library.

Upsala Slott
the town`s hilltop fortress
was built in the 16th century by King Gustav Vasa
although it was later destroyed by fire. Now restored
it also houses the Upsala Art Museum.

A short bus ride north of the town center
Gamla Upsala is the site of the Kungshogarna
royal burial mounds believed to date from the 6th century. The Historiskt Centrum acquaints visitors with the history
legends
and lore surrounding the burial mounds and contains displays of local archeological finds.